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Joyce E. Rye, 82
July 1, 1940 - October 17, 2022
Joyce E. Rye, 82, passed away at her Marietta home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 17, 2022.
Born in Brownstown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Victoria (Coldren) Wert. Joyce’s husband, Edward L. Rye, Sr., died in 1997.
A great cook and baker, Joyce worked in the breading room at Menz Restaurant & Bar in Rio Grande, NJ during the summers. She loved to camp and spend time on the Wildwood Beach. Joyce was a wonderful caregiver, helping to raise many of the family children and grandchildren.
Surviving Joyce are her daughter, Deborah Bowers, wife of William of Lancaster; her sons, Edward L. Rye, Jr., husband of Vickie (Bollinger) Rye of Manheim, and John J. Rye, husband of Roseann (Noll) Rye of Marietta; six grandchildren, Katelyn, Alyssa, Jeffrey, Zachary and his fiancé Megan Salvatore, Austin, and Kassidy; four great-grandchildren, Ozzie, Oliver, Cali, and Peak; and her siblings, James R. Wert, and Pearl I. Schaefer. In addition to her parents and husband, Joyce was preceded in death by three sisters, Marrian V. Wert, Dorothy E. Nagle, and Lucy M. Kametz.
A private memorial service will take place, followed by interment in Brownstown Evangelical Cemetery.
Kindly consider a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
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November 20, 2022
Mom was the Best mom ever. I was always and forever her little girl. She was my shopping buddy, my friend ,my mom. I will miss her greatly. She is now with dad after 25 years where they are together again. Love you both forever and always.
October 23, 2022
The Lord walks beside us through the darkness and leads us back to peace. Please know that I am praying for you during this difficult time. I loved my Aunt Joyce, she was a wonderful. child of God. She will always live in my heart. May God comfort you and surround you with his love.
October 21, 2022
She wasn’t just my aunt she was my best friend. She was always there for all the family , it didn’t matter what time of day or night,and loved by all of us. Best cook ever and we could always find something to laugh about. our secret word was Tom Hanks, since we reached the age of retirement the Drs always asked us to remember 3 words, so we would say Tom Hanks and just laugh. We laughed so hard in the craft store my mom could hear us and she was at the back of shop.We did crafts together and she was one of Gods my special creations and a Blessing to all her family RIP I will always miss you Sunshine
